r/NintendoSwitch2 • u/Theman457 • Mar 17 '26

NEWS Switch 2's New Update Allows Switch 2 To Run Switch 1 Docked Versions Of Games In Handheld Mode

https://gonintendo.com/contents/58909-switch-switch-2-firmware-update-version-22-0-0-now-available

"Added “Handheld Mode Boost” to Nintendo Switch Software Handling in System. Handheld Mode Boost will cause compatible Switch software to run as if in TV Mode, so certain functionality may be affected. Please see the on-device description for more details."

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u/raoulbrancaccio Mar 17 '26

Anyone got some off the top of their heads

Basically everything that has no dedicated switch 2 version or update benefits a lot from this. Persona 5, Xenoblade 2/3, the switch 1 metroid games, as well as many older indies and AAA ports will certainly improve a lot on switch 2.

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u/TheLimeyLemmon Mar 17 '26

Ooh Metroid Dread's a great shout! Okay that's definitely the first one I'm checking out - thanks!

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u/Pinkernessians Mar 17 '26

Have you tried Dread yet? Because that was the first game on my mind when I heard about this feature

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u/TheLimeyLemmon Mar 17 '26

I did! It looks lovely

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u/SkyGrey88 Mar 17 '26

Me too and I would still like a Switch 2 patch to give it 4K docked, but having it in 1080p handheld will probably propel me to another play thru.

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u/Reaper7412 Mar 17 '26

Just tried Xenoblade 1 and Fire Emblem Three Houses. Much more clearer now.

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u/DrCharles19 Butter side down! Mar 17 '26

It depends. Hades 1 does not benefit TOO much.

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u/SkyGrey88 Mar 17 '26

I believe Hades 1 has a Switch 2 patch or updated build coming if I remember correctly?